Setup Cronjob

Cronjobs are required for scheduled tasks like sending newsletter emails, cleaning up expired data, and processing recurring operations.

Setting Up

Add the following cron entry to your server:

* * * * * cd /path-to-your-project && php artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1

Replace /path-to-your-project with the actual path to your SnapCart installation.

On Shared Hosting (cPanel)

1. Log in to cPanel
2. Go to Cron Jobs
3. Set the interval to Once Per Minute (* * * * *)
4. Enter the command: cd /home/username/public_html && php artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1
5. Click Add New Cron Job

Scheduled Tasks

The cronjob handles:

• Newsletter email queue processing
• Sitemap generation
• Cache cleanup
• Abandoned cart reminders
• Flash sale expiration checks
• Analytics data collection

WARNING

The cronjob must run every minute for all scheduled tasks to work correctly. Some hosting providers may limit cron frequency.